The Marukyu-Koyamaen tea portfolio’s exceptionally balanced, high-grade stone-ground tea. Yugen, or "Profound Grace,” is a highly versatile premium matcha, an exceptional blend that serves as a perfect introduction to the world of higher-tier matcha teas. Yugen boasts an exquisitely smooth and well-rounded composition. Prepared as usucha or thin tea it is remarkably vibrant and creamy, boasting a rich umami with a gentle, refreshing finish. Prepared as koicha or a thick, creamy tea, it releases its mild, deep, and satisfyingly savory flavor smoothly, then giving way to a lingering sweetness without any harsh bitterness.
Ceremonial Grade Tea - Premium Quality from Kyoto
The meaning of Yugen "幽玄" :
This tea's name, deeply rooted in traditional Japanese aesthetics, means a profound, mysterious grace and subtle beauty that is felt rather than seen, and it expresses the quiet depth of flavor found within this exceptional blend.
